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Roanne Table Ouverte is back on the menu in the Roannais.
Roanne Table Ouverte, 10th Festival of Gastronomy in the Roannais region during the month of October 2012. (Literally ‘open table’ – a welcome for all the public to enjoy some of the best restaurants in the region) The gastronomic jewel of Roanne and the Roannais! It is an opportunity and a pleasure for all the […]
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The Beaujolais near the Roannais!
The Roannais may not be the most well known wine growing area around the world, but our neighboring department certainly is. The Beaujolais is just 30 minutes drive from Roanne, in fact pre-19th century the Roannais was part of the Beaujolais region. Although we have been to the famous Beaujolais region quite a few times, […]
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Speciality olive oils, vinegars, and mustards in the Roannais.
For more than 120 years, in the southernmost corner of Burgundy, near the Roannais region, has been the home to the cultivation of a range of culinary oils with an authentic fruity flavour. Through the generations, the LEBLANC family has handed down its trade secrets based on the watchwords of authenticity, tradition and nature, flavour, […]
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Famous Maison Mon’s Cheeses in the Roannais.
Many year’s ago we had been pointed in the direction of the Mons Fromagerie in Halles Diderot, a fabulous high quality indoor market in Roanne. Having been told that they were simply the best place to purchase cheese, not only for quality, but also breadth of choice – they sell a range of over 230 […]
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L’Astrée – one of the best restaurants in Roanne, Roannais.
A second visit to this quietly understated restaurant in the centre of Roanne, in the Roannais, did not disappoint. The restaurant interior and presentation somewhat belies its roadside exterior, but the menu from chef, Simon Falcoz, is exquisite. Beautiful surroundings, attentive, unassuming service, and high quality food – second only to the famous Maison Troisgros, […]
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The Art and Magic of famous chocolatier François Pralus in the Roannais.
It was August Pralus who invented and created the delicious ‘Praluline’, a tasty soft brioche that stimulates the taste-buds, steeping us in the enchantment of childhood memories at the first mouthful. August Pralus, who was born in the Loire in March 1920, opened his first pastry-shop in Roanne in 1948. He was a pastry cook […]
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Château de Champlong Triumphs again in the Roannais.
After yet another visit to Château de Champlong, this time as part of a business club reunion evening meal, a triumph of excellent cuisine by Olivier Boizet was once again experienced gladly by all! The Château de Champlong, located right in the heart of the Roannais region, is set in lush green countryside. This charming […]
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Raymond Blanc triumphs in Lyon!
Raymond Blanc, in his new BBC TV series, ‘The Hungry Frenchman,” goes back to his French homeland to expound the delights of high quality regional French produce and cuisine. He also excitedly and enthusiastically ‘tests’ his own versions of each regions recipe specialities on friends and family by taking over a popular local restaurant just […]
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Purefrancenow Success with Wine Tasting Event in Lyon.
Purefrancenow’s wine-tasting event in Lyon this November was a resounding success. The renowned, 5 star, Cour des Loges hotel in Lyon’s ‘Old Town’ area was host to the event, and John Euvrard, ex Paul Bocuse, and one of France’s top sommeliers, was invited to choose and present all the wines during the evening. John Euvrard […]
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Colline du Colombier from Maison Troisgros by Brian Franklin
We have written several times about Colline du Colombier, and for good reason. This marvellous rural ‘auberge-style’ restaurant has been created by Maison Troisgros almost as an antithesis to their more formal and famous 3-star restaurant in Roanne. Colline du Colombier never ceases to enthrall. Situated in a countryside idyll in the nearby region of […]
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Food Glorious Food at the Roanne Table Ouverte – October 2011
‘Roanne Table Ouverte’ – 9th Festival of Gastronomy in the Roannais region, during October 2011. (Literally ‘open table’ – a welcome to all the public to enjoy some of the best restaurants in the region) The gastronomic jewel of Roanne and the Roannais! It is an opportunity and a pleasure for all the restaurants, producers, […]
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Restaurant la Rocadine in Perreux, Roannais
This is a sincere recommendation to an excellent restaurant run by Jérôme and Mélanie Sadot.In typical Jérôme fashion his menu and presentation is traditional French, but with contemporary and original styling. A winning combination along with the use of high quality, local produce. It’s a good sign when you can see many local French people […]